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Update: Arrests made in Aug. 23 robbery investigation

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

As part of the investigation into the robbery reported on Aug. 23, 2022, Iowa City Police conducted a traffic stop in Iowa City around 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24. Inside the vehicle were Clarence L. Jackson, 28, of North Liberty; and Michael E. Preslicka, 29, of Iowa City; the Kum & Go employee who reported being robbed.

Police believe Jackson and Preslicka conspired to stage the Kum & Go robbery. As a result of the investigation, Jackson and Preslicka have been arrested and face the following charges:

Clarence L. Jackson ...

Madison Street to close Friday for Stanley Museum of Art opening; bus stops impacted

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

On Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, Madison Street will be closed in both directions between Washington and Burlington streets due to the grand opening of the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art. The closure will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 10 p.m.

Iowa City Transit impacts

Iowa City Transit will be detoured and bus stops will be out of service during the closure. The inbound and outbound 8-Oakcrest and 12-Highway 1 routes and the inbound 1-South Iowa City, 9-Towncrest, 2-Court Street, and 4-Downtown Shuttle routes will detour to the transit interchange...

Resources available for community members as City of Iowa City resumes standard utility billing collections procedures

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Utilities

As the City of Iowa City resumes standard utility billing collections procedures for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community members are encouraged to review utility assistance program options.

Under the City's Utility Discount Program, eligible Iowa City utility customers can receive a discount of 60 percent of the minimum water and sewer charges, 60 percent of the monthly storm water charge, and 75 percent of the refuse, recycling and organics charges each month. Learn more about the utility discount program, including how to apply,...

Office of Equity and Human Rights to host in-person workshop, "The Possibilities of Equity"

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Join the City's Equity and Human Rights office for a complimentary in-person workshop facilitated by Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant/Facilitator Tommy Ross on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 1 -3 p.m. Pre-registration is required to attend this event. Register via Eventbrite here . Registration is capped at 50 attendees.

Tommy engages participants in a thoughtful, interactive, spirited, and meaningful conversation that delves into The Possibilities of Equity. Tommy brings the transformative concept of...

Senior Center announces September and October programs; Welcome Back Breakfast

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach

The Iowa City Senior Center continues to enhance quality of life by creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for our diverse and growing older adult population. The Senior Center recently published its September-October 2022 activity guide and invites community members to participate in the robust line-up of activities, classes, and events available both online and in-person this fall.

The current activity guide can be viewed ...

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Iowa City Police seek assistance in convenience store robbery investigation

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At 1:12 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, Iowa City Police responded to Kum & Go, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd., for a report of a robbery. Witnesses reported the suspect threatened to shoot the store clerk, but did not display a firearm. The suspect then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police are seeking help identifying a person of interest in the case, pictured below:

How you can help:

This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information...

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Back to school safety tips from the Iowa City Police Department

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 8:15am
Police

School is back in session! The Iowa City Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and happy school year. The best way to do that is to follow these tips for getting to and from school:

Walking to school

Parents should walk or bike the route prior to school starting. Look for any possible hazards and identify a safe place for your child to go if they need help. Stop, look, and listen before crossing the street — look left, right, and left again. Always cross at the crosswalk and obey traffic signals. Stay on the sidewalk or bike path. Do not cross...

Celebrate the Iowa City Fire Department's 150th anniversary at Noon Optimist Club's pancake breakfast

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

The entire community is invited to celebrate the Iowa City Fire Department's 150th anniversary at the Iowa City Noon Optimist Club's fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast at the Iowa City Airport, 1801 S. Riverside Drive, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

In addition to airplanes, plane rides, antique cars, and pancakes, the event will feature members of the fire department, past and present fire equipment, historical photographs and more.

About the Iowa City Fire Department

On May 20, 1872, the Iowa City City Council agreed to purchase $500 worth of fire...

Video Update: Climate Fest, Taste of Iowa City, and Farmers Market Anniversary

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a multi-day celebration of the strides we’ve taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a culinary tour of Iowa City, and a major milestone at the Farmers Market. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Climate Fest Iowa City Climate Fest

As we strive to reach net-zero emissions, take part in...

A graphic for the Drive-in Movie of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story on Sept. 2, 2022.

Join 'Love Food, Fight Waste' for a free movie night!

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The Love Food, Fight Waste program is switching things up for the September topic to bring you a free, in-person film screening of the movie, Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story , in partnership with Summer of the Arts. Those interested should register by August 31.

What: Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story in-person, drive-in movie night! When: Friday, September 2. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dark (...

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